Small-ship expedition cruise line Heritage Expeditions has expanded its fleet with a third ship

The New Zealand-based cruise line has introduced Heritage Discoverer, formerly Silversea’s Silver Explorer.

The 130-passenger vessel will begin sailing for the line from May 2027, with a selection of Arctic and Antarctic departures already chartered to Polar Latitudes Expeditions.

Discoverer, which was also formerly Exploris One, will have an expedition team of 15 on board and will “herald new opportunities” for the line, directors Aaron and Nathan Russ said.

“Heritage Discoverer combines decades of exploration, on expeditions from the Northwest Passage to navigating remote tropical waters, island and atolls, and south to Antarctica, with a 1A ice class rating and wrapped in luxurious, spacious surrounds” said Aaron.

Nathan added: “Heritage Discoverer allows Heritage Expeditions to resume our renowned authentic high Arctic and Antarctica Peninsula adventures and the return of our unique, expedition-style of travel to these regions.

“Her arrival also heralds new opportunities to explore European, African and South American shores announcing an exciting, truly global offering for us.”